A bad excuse is better than none.... >>
Don't scuffle with the potter, for he makes money by the damage.... >>
If the sky falls, hold up your hands.... >>
He who is everybody's friend is either very poor or very rich.... >>
Let every tub stand on its own bottom.... >>
To a good cat a good rat.... (French) >>
To the ass, or the sow, their own offspring appears the fair... (Latin) >>
A friend to my table and wine, is no good neighbour.... (French) >>
Don't worry if you borrow, but worry if you lend.... (Russian) >>
Don't shake the tree when the pears fall off themselves... (Biblical) >>